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The V Manicure, by Lancôme

Chic and graphic, the V manicure is the must-have of the moment. Relatively easy to do, two colors are applied separately, with the nail base color first. Twelve hours later, stencils (use adhesive tape to make your own) are used to apply the top color. Darker colors will work best for daytime.

Alexander McQueen show

Futuristic nails featured on the runway at Alexander McQueen, with alien designs in silver lamé over a nude nail base. Not easy to do at home, but we like the idea.

Lancôme chose an unusual manicure to promote its extensive new range of nail polishes. The Love Rose manicure needs a steady hand, and nail stencils. Make your own, or buy from one of the specialized nail art websites.

The Colorful Manicure, by Lancôme

With a different color on each finger in a perfect color gradation, this look is simple to apply which means that even beginners can have stand-out nails. Not to be confused with the Rainbow manicure, which features different, contrasting colors on each finger.

The Love Rose Manicure, by Lancôme

Lancôme’s Love Rose Manicure is strictly for contrasting colors only. Apply using the same method as before, either with very fine brushes and a steady hand, or use stencils for better results.

Yves Saint Laurent’s matt/gloss French manicure

After launching the couture manicure, Yves Saint Laurent takes the French nail one step further, with a combination of matt and gloss finishes on a black polish.